Phillies vs. Nationals Dunkel MLB Picks, Predictions and Prop Bets - Sept. 15

The Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals clash on Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. ET, opening a two-game series at Nationals Park. Cristopher Sanchez (17-5, 2.79 ERA) will start for the Phillies, who are 83-67 this season and second in the NL East. Jackson Kent (1-4, 6.59 ERA) is the expected starter for the Nationals, who are 70-81 and fourth in the NL East.

Even on the road at the Nationals (+178), the Phillies are a heavy moneyline favorite (-223). The game's total is set at 8.

Phillies vs. Nationals Odds, Game Time

• Game day: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
• Game time: 6:45 p.m. ET
• Location: Washington D.C.
• Stadium: Nationals Park
• Favorite: Phillies (-223)
• Underdog: Nationals (+178)
• Over/under: 8

How to Watch Phillies vs. Nationals

• TV Channel: NATS and NBCS-PH
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

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Phillies vs. Nationals: Betting the Moneyline

• The Phillies have compiled a 72-42 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 63.2% of those games).
• Washington has been underdogs in 115 games this season and has come away with the win 48 times (41.7%) in those contests.
• This season Philadelphia has won 11 of its 13 games, or 84.6%, when favored by at least -223 on the moneyline.
• This year, the Nationals have won two of 10 games when listed as at least +178 or worse on the moneyline.
• The Phillies have a 69% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.
• The Nationals have an implied victory probability of 36% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.

Phillies vs. Nationals: Betting the Spread & Total

• The Phillies have played in 150 games with a set over/under, and have combined with their opponents to go over the total 69 times (69-73-8).
• Games involving Washington have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 79 of 151 chances this season.
• The Phillies have put together a 64-86-0 record against the spread this season.
• In 151 games with a line this season, the Nationals have a mark of 84-67-0 against the spread.